The Carolina Panthers opened their 2017 season with a win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The defense was absolutely dominant, allowing less than 220 total yards and forcing two turnovers; with the defense providing short fields and excellent field position, a less-than-effective offense led by a rusty Cam Newton was easy to overcome. Newton had trouble controlling his throws in the first half, overthrowing two wide open targets before firing an ill-advised long ball that was intercepted before shaking off some of the rust to finish 6-for-6 in the second half. The running game was clicking, with Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Stewart amassing over 30 carries between the two of them. If you weren’t able to watch the game or join the Roaring Riot in San Francisco, check out our recap and enjoy some photos from official Riot Report photographer Jesse Fraetis below.
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TD!
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The Panthers were a little "jumpy" today
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LUUUUKE
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Wrap 'em up
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Luke on a blitz
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So close yet so far.
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Cam cracking jokes during warmups
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Play action reverse
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White eighttyyyyyy...
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Worley making plays
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First touchdown of the season!
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Mike Adams
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Cam talking to his line after calling timeout to avoid false start
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Kuechly wore a "Q-Collar", a device designed to prevent concussions, during the 2017 season.
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Curtis Samuel warming up
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Constant adjustments
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Stiff armed
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Dab!
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Brian Hoyer
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Interception
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The Roaring Riot!
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Pre snap adjustments
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Kudos from Kuechly after Worley's stop
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Brian Hoyer getting up from another sack
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Cam buying time before throwing to McCaffrey
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Run CMC!
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Run CMC breaking Bowman's ankles
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J stew
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Incompletion to McCaffrey
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The only points SF scored
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Cam watching 49ers player intros
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Crackin' knuckles
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Open field tackle by Kurt Coleman and Luke
